Green Junglefowl
Gallus varius
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A medium-sized Phasianidae junglefowl (~914 g) endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands and Java. Males have a solid unlobed comb with iridescent blue-green plumage; females are brown. Inhabits forest edges, scrub, and open woodland. Feeds on seeds, fruits, and invertebrates. Hybridises with domestic chickens; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 40,4 cm | 15.9 in |
| Poids | 914,25 g | 32.25 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male iridescent dark green with purple and blue gloss on neck; orange and yellow scalloping on breast; single unlobed comb; multicolored blue, red, and yellow facial wattle. Female mottled dark brown and buff.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to Java and Lesser Sunda Islands (Indonesia) including Bali, Lombok, and Flores; resident of forest edge, scrub, and coastal areas.
Diet & Feeding
Highly omnivorous; scratches for seeds, invertebrates, small reptiles, and plant material in Indonesian coastal forest and scrub.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Son
Chant
Loud, single-noted 'GERAAK' crow by males; unmistakable single syllable unlike Red Junglefowl. Indonesian island species crowing at dawn. Alarm is rapid cackling; contact clucks lower.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Gallus |
| Espèces | Gallus varius |
Distribution
Green Junglefowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family